Gastrointestinal parasites of indigenous pigs (Sus domesticus) in south-central Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intestinal parasites have a significant impact on productivity of pigs. Additionally, presence of zoonotic parasites in pig faeces used as fertilizer and ingestion of raw or undercooked pork products originated from parasite-infested pigs pose a risk to human health.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in indigenous pigs (Sus domesticus) maintained under traditional rearing system in Nepal.

Methods

Fresh faecal samples (n = 100) were collected from the pigs of varying age and sex maintained in 18 small-scale farms in south-central Nepal. Samples were processed using various standard methods and examined for parasite eggs, cysts or oocysts.

Results

Prevalence of GI parasites i

SUBMITTER: Adhikari RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8464252 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature